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State Fair Divides America
The Great American State Fair on the National Mall is a dazzling mix of state pride, giant dinosaur bones, and a 7,000-pound sandcastle—but it’s also sparking debate. Organized by Freedom 250, the event aims to unite the nation through celebration, yet critics point to political undertones, missing states, and unstaffed booths as signs it fell short of true national harmony. While families enjoy Ferris wheels and animal exhibits, others feel the fair’s messaging—and its ties to a former administration—highlight rather than heal divides. A patriotic spectacle with a complicated soul. Support…
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